Thread: More HEX Shenanigans - ripoff Britain?
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Old January 18th 06, 08:56 AM posted to uk.railway,uk.local.london,uk.transport.london
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I accidentally put a $20 bill into the automated machine by the driver
instead of a five. The driver spotted the mistake but the machine is a
sealed unit. Other locals behind me in the queue boarded for free at
the drivers bidding and gave me their fares to make up the difference.

That used to happen on the WMPTE Autofare Exact Fare buses here in
Birmingham when they were first introduced. And passengers behind were
happy to help.

Somewhere along the line passengers and drivers all became much less
helpful and more aggressive and now any visitor without the correct
change is made to feel in the way and as though they're holding things
up. Or they over pay. *Very* occasionally thought I have seen
drivers just wave such people on for a free ride!

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Ian Jelf, MITG
Birmingham, UK

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